Jessica Nelson
Whitmire,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medfirst, recognized for implementing evidence-based fall prevention strategies that significantly reduced patient falls. Proficient in medication administration and patient education, I excel in advocating for patient needs while fostering a collaborative environment among interdisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medfirst
- Acted as Health Care Coordinator providing optimal health care to patients with disabilities and special needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, promptly reporting significant findings to physicians.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures within the facility.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate resident health status, adjusting care plans as necessary based on observations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care
Spartanburg, SC
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and performed patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring long-term acute care.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of conditions and promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems, ensuring timely documentation of patient progress and interventions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking skills to provide immediate care while coordinating with emergency response teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate nursing care.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness episodes, fostering positive relationships and trust in the healthcare team.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Assessed and responded to changes in patient condition rapidly, initiating appropriate interventions as needed to prevent complications or decline.
- Coordinated wound care interventions for complex wounds, leading to faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Administered intravenous therapies safely and accurately while monitoring potential side effects closely, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Prevented medical errors by maintaining accurate medication administration records and closely monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into their roles within the LTAC setting.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
SCDDSN Whitten Center
Clinton, SC
01.2013 - 06.2021
- Acted as Health Care Coordinator providing optimal health care to patients with disabilities and special needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, promptly reporting significant findings to physicians.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures within the facility.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate resident health status, adjusting care plans as necessary based on observations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Long-term care
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Medical records management
- Seizure management
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
American Heart Society BLS certification
South Carolina RN license #218643
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
SCDDSN Whitten Center
01.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Medfirst
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College